Cannot find 1914 Star medal roll for Durham Light Infantry

[WilliamRev]

Once again I am having difficulty with the medal rolls for 1914 Star: I cannot find the one for Durham Light Infantry, (2nd DLI went to France with 6th Division on 10 Sept 1914 so there should be one.) If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance, William

[Dai Bach y Sowldiwr]

Here's a way in on Ancestry:

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/6488:5119?_phsrc=bDw1329&_phstart=successSource&gsln=alcock&ml_rpos=2&queryId=f650d10def77566f0f2b101211c34e57

Edited 23 October , 2023 by Dai Bach y Sowldiwr

[WilliamRev]

That's perfect! (Silly me, I should have guessed that Ancestry had catalogued Durham Light Infantry as Highland Light Infantry....)  Many thanks!

 

William

 

 

[Dai Bach y Sowldiwr]

1 hour ago, WilliamRev said:

That's perfect! (Silly me, I should have guessed that Ancestry had catalogued Durham Light Infantry as Highland Light Infantry....)  Many thanks!

 

William

I found it by looking for a known DLI casualty from August -November 1914 and searching for him rather than the regiment.

[chaz]

one thing with the star rolls, they are usually , Initial. Surname.   with the BWM/Vic they are Christian name. Surname.

 

Ive missed a few in the past because Ive searched for his full name, should have used initial and surname.

 

Ive only added this for later searches who may be looking for help.

Edited 23 October , 2023 by chaz
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